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All The World’s a Stage: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures About the Globe Theatre in London

It is perhaps the most famous stage in the world, the...

LHR: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about London Heathrow Airport

Certainly the busiest airport in all of the United Kingdom, it’s...

Ten Interesting Facts and Figures About the Iconic BT Tower You Might Not Know

Standing tall and proud in a city that is now surrounded...

London’s Back Garden: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about Hyde Park You Might Not Know

Hyde Park is one of the greatest sites in London, its...

Paddington Bear’s Haunt: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about London Paddington Station You Might Now Know

Paddington Station, the end of the line. Since 1838, it has...

Paddington Bear: Paddington Station and the Teddy that Bears Its Name – A Brief History

  Later this week, the film “Paddington” is set to come out...

London’s Maritime History: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about the Cutty Sark You Might Not Know

Clipper ships were the fastest merchant ships on the oceans back...

Legacy of War: They’re Still Finding Unexploded Nazi Bombs In London and Here’s the Most Recent Blown Up

One of the legacies of the London Blitz is that London...

Christmas in London: Check out These Magical Images that Show Modern London Superimposed with London’s Christmas Past

Getty Photographer Peter Macdiarmid has taken pictures of London during Christmas in...

A Royal City – A Brief History of the Monarchy in London

Formed in part by the Romans when they invaded Britain in...

London Taxis: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about London Taxis You Might Not Have Known

One of the iconic symbols of the city, London black cabs...

“Bring Out Your Dead!” – A Brief History of The Bubonic Plague and London

1347 was the beginning of dark times for the City of...

London Basics: A Guide to the Iconic London Blue Plaques

Historical markers help us remember what happened in a particular place...

London on Film: 10 Classic London Films Every Londonphile Should Watch – What’s Your Favorite?

Naturally, a city as old and grand as London becomes the...

A River Runs Through It – The River Thames and How It Shaped London

It’s no coincidence that many great cities can be found on...
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